How to raise broiler chickens in autumn and winter? Detailed explanation of key breeding points

In autumn and winter, the outside temperature gradually shifts from warm to cold, the temperature difference between day and night is large, the air is dry, and respiratory diseases are more common. Therefore, in the feeding and management of broiler chickens in autumn and winter, demonstration households should master the following key points.

Do a good job of inspecting and repairing the chicken coop? After autumn begins, the weather turns cold, so the inspection and repair of the chicken coop should be done in advance. Mainly check whether the chicken coop has rain leaks or wind leaks, whether doors and windows are sealed, and whether the heating facilities and ventilation equipment are in good condition.

Do a good job of disinfection? This mainly means disinfecting the internal and external environment of the chicken coop and the equipment, as well as disinfecting the drinking water. When using disinfectants for disinfection with chickens present, special attention should be paid to choosing disinfectants that are non-irritating to the chickens. The external environment of the chicken coop should be disinfected at least once a week to kill external pathogens. Before disinfecting equipment, first clean it thoroughly, then soak it in a non-corrosive disinfectant for about 1 hour, and let it dry. Regularly add disinfectant to the drinking water for the chickens to drink, so as to improve the chickens' ability to resist disease.

Do a good job of ventilation and air exchange? In autumn and winter, the contradiction between keeping warm and ventilation must be properly handled. When ventilating, do not open doors and windows over a large area all at once or let ventilation equipment run for a long time, so as to prevent the chickens from catching cold. When it is cold, the vents can be opened smaller; when it is warm, the vents can be opened larger. On the leeward side they can be opened larger, and at night they should be opened smaller while during the day they can be opened larger. When using a coal stove for heating, pipes must be used for ventilation to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.